Orientation Meeting. Welcome Human Rights and Humanitarian Action Students!

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1 Orientation Meeting Welcome Human Rights and Humanitarian Action Students!

2 Presentation of the academic team of the Master of Human Rights and Humanitarian Action Scientific advisor: Professor Rony Brauman Ms. Michelle Reddy, Academic Advisor Office: B207 at PSIA Ms. Samira Jebli, Academic Assistant, PSIA Secretariat

3 Your community: 1161 students at PSIA 128 students in exchange 75% international students Almost 100 countries 400 partners

4 Breadth of PSIA Curriculum 9 Master Programs. Master in International Security Master in International Economic Policy Master in International Public Management Master in Environmental Policy Master in International Development Master in Development Practice Master in International Energy Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action Master in Journalism and International Affairs 8 Regional Concentrations Africa China and East Asia Europe Latin America Middle East North America Russia South and Central Asia 13 Thematic Concentrations Defense and Security Economics Diplomacy Emerging Economies Environment Global Health Global Risks Global Economic Policy Human Rights Intelligence International Energy Methods Migrations Project Management

5 PSIA Standard Course of Study * Sciences Po Offre Commune PSIA Skills Fall dedicated to M1 students Spring semesters: M1 + M2 Time for job hunt in 4th semester *Does not apply for Dual Degree students

6 HRHA Core Curriculum Webpage: Fall : 1. Human Rights and International Law 2. Historical and Philosophical Foundations 3. Sociology of Human Rights and Humanitarian Action Spring : 1. Human Rights and International Law 2. Workshops in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action 3. Special Topics and Tools

7 PSIA Concentrations The PSIA Concentrations are the full embodiment of the diversity of PSIA course offerings. PSIA offers twenty one concentration programs, from which students select two concentrations. With 8 master programs and 21 concentrations, PSIA students have more than 3000 different possible combinations of master and concentrations for their academic program, in addition to our dual degree programs. > Each semester, students take 1 in each of their concentrations. A concentration in Regional Studies is highly recommended for all students. For dual degree students, you will be asked to choose only one concentration. > Students must choose 2 concentrations which they will follow for the duration of their studies at PSIA. Changes of concentrations are possible. They must be approved by the academic advisor before the end of the first semester at PSIA.

8 The Added-Value of the PSIA Concentrations

9 3 options for your 3rd semester at PSIA 1. Internships. Start thinking about your internship now! With: PSIA Career Services : Tessa Rowland tessa.rowland@sciences-po.fr At Sciences Po Avenir job board : Via your Student space: internship catalogue: «Gestion de vos stages (Obtenir une convention) / Consulter le catalogue des stages» 2. Master Thesis. Anticipate as soon as the first semester at PSIA: > Students are encouraged to register to two courses within the Methods concentration ; > Calendar: Submission of proposal documents in March; Results in April. 3. Study abroad. > Deadline for online applications: December > Contact your academic advisor in order to have your project approved

10 PSIA Academic requirements (1/3) 1. PSIA students must take all courses required in their maquette every semester. By the end of their studies at PSIA, to get their degree, they must have taken: 2 PSIA Fundamentals (please visit to find out which of the PSIA Fundamentals may also count for Sciences Po's Offre Commune ) 2 Skills courses 9 courses of their Master Core Curriculum 3 courses of their 1st Concentration 3 courses of their 2nd Concentration 3 language courses 2. PSIA students must validate at least the following courses to get their degree: 2 PSIA Fundamentals 1 Skills course 6 courses of their Master Core Curriculum 2 courses of their 1st Concentration 2 courses of their 2nd Concentration 3 language courses

11 PSIA Academic requirements (2/2) PSIA students pursuing a dual degree with an international university must: - Take all courses required in their maquette every semester. - Validate at least the following courses at PSIA: 2 PSIA Fundamentals (may also count for Sciences Po's "Offre Commune") 1 Skills course 4 courses of their Master Core Curriculum 2 courses of their Concentration 1 language course per academic semester at PSIA Any additional requirement related to their dual degree program

12 Academic requirements (3/3) Sciences Po Academic rules and regulations: Article 44: Conditions that students must have met in order to receive a Master degree from Sciences Po. (Including Completion of all specialized courses required by the Master program in which they are enrolled ) 120 credits 30 credits per semester minimum Attention à «l assiduité»: No more than 2 justified absences. Grades and exams Intellectual Integrity Academic calendar

13 Grades and exams Grades and grading system Students obtaining a grade equal to or higher than 10/20 will receive credit for the course as well as the total corresponding number of ECTS credits. For any grade lower than 10/20 or for default, the student will not receive credit for the course and no credits will be awarded. Midterm and Final Exams for lectures and exceptionally for seminars

14 Intellectual Integrity Cheating. Students suspected of cheating during an exam will be allowed to complete the exam. A report will then be submitted, signed by the director s representative and countersigned by the proctor who observed the alleged cheating. Plagiarism. Teachers suspecting students of plagiarism must inform the Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs, providing all available evidence. Plagiarism is deemed to have occurred when a student s ideas as expressed in his or her work cannot be distinguished from those of other authors. It may be constituted by any of the following: clusters of consecutive words (five or more) without citation, paraphrasing, translation and verbatim copying. Anti-plagiarism software is in use by professors and by the Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Any student may be requested to submit his or her work in digital format. In the event that cheating or plagiarism can be demonstrated, the student concerned will be given a grade of 0/20 for the course. The Director of Sciences Po may also refer cases to the disciplinary committee.

15 Fall Semester Academic calendar Orientation Day for exchange students: August 27th Beginning of fall semester: Monday September 2 nd, 2013 Fall exams: Saturdays October 12th, 19th, and 26th, November 9th. Fall break: from Monday October 28th to Sunday November 3rd 2013 End of fall semester: Friday December 6th 2013 Exams: From Thursday December 12th to Friday December 20th 2013 Christmas Holidays: from Saturday December 21st to Friday, January 3rd 2014 Spring semester Online course registration M1/M2: From Monday, January 6th to Friday January, 10th 2014 Career guidance week: From Monday, January 13th to Friday January 17th 2014 Beginning of spring semester: Saturday January 18th 2014 Spring Exams: Saturdays March 8th, 15th, and 22nd, and April 5th. Spring break: from Sunday, February 23rd, until Sunday, March 2 nd. Monday, April 21st: Sciences Po closed End of spring semester: Friday April 25th 2014 Exams: From Monday May 5th to Tuesday May 20th 2014 For more info:

16 Important contacts at Sciences Po Language department, for language course registration and issues. The Accueil Administratif: for any questions related to your student administrative status, ID cards, visa issues. Aide Sociale: Housing resources and financial difficulties. Specific Housing questions (Cité U, etc): Christine Piers, Pôle Central: for Student Status verification (which you can also print yourself online).

17 Reminder: PSIA Contacts Scientific advisor: Professor Rony Brauman Academic advisor: Michelle Reddy Office hours by appointment : Monday 10h/13h Thursday 10h/13h Friday 14h/17h, michelle.reddy@sciencespo.fr Academic assistant: samira.jebli@sciencespo.fr The PSIA Secretariat is open every day from 9:30 to 12:45 and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons from 2:15 pm until 4:45 pm. Dean s office for Dean Salamé and Vice Dean Scherrer: isabelle.patti@sciences-po.fr

18 Have a successful semester!